How long have dental implants been used in dentistry?
Dental implants have been available for the past 50 years or so. There are significant differences, however, between the various types of implants that have been used to replace missing teeth. These differences are important since they are directly related tothe implant’s success rate. The implants currently in use today, OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS, were originally developed in Sweden by Dr. P.I. Branemark, a Swedish Orthopedist approximately 25-30 years ago. They have been used in the U.S. for the past 12 years. Is there a difference between the different implant manufacturers? All implants in use in the United States are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Originally, the only system available was the Noblepharma Branemark implant. Today, there are numerous implant companies in use on a daily basis. All of these companies are FDA approved and must meet very stringent requirements. Our dental team in Minneapolis – Hopkins will choose the system that is best for you and the on
